Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American actress who was active in the film industry from the 1920s to the 1940s. She is best known for her iconic roles in films such as Grand Hotel, Anna Karenina, and Ninotchka. She was one of the most popular actresses of her time and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Anna Karenina. Garbo was also known for her reclusive lifestyle and her refusal to accept any more film roles after 1945.